Garber High School post prom group hosting Texas Hold'em tournament

View full sizeFile photoGarber High School's post prom group is holding a Texas Hold'em tournament.

ESSEXVILLE — Garber High School’s is hoping area residents play a hand in raising money for the school’s post prom party.

The post prom group is holding a Texas Hold’em tournament at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 to raise money for the party. Knights of Columbus Hall, 1021 Woodside, is hosting the event. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and players must be signed in for a players meeting at 4:45 p.m.

The buy in is $50 if registering in advance and $60 if paying at the door. Players can mail in registrations to Tracy Oswald, 806 Woodside, Essexville, by Jan. 27 or register in person by 10 a.m. on Jan. 28. Checks can be made payable to Garber High School Post Prom.

The tournament is limited to 207 players and prize money is based on number of players. If the tournament reaches capacity, first place will pay out $1,000, followed by $500 for second place and $300 for third. Fourth place receives $200 and fifth through ninth will pay out $50.

Players must be 18 or older to play. Players with questions can call Oswald at 989-894-7993.